Wilson, Lori

OTMS PHONE NUMBER - (601) 898-8730

Dear Parent(s) and Students:

My name is Lori Wilson, and I am your child’s seventh grade Language Arts teacher.Welcome to seventh grade and to what I hope will be an exciting year!Throughout the year, students will be studying language mechanics, literature, poetry, and a variety of writing styles and techniques.Students will also improve skills in public speaking and critical thinking. Today begins a new school year for all of us, and I am looking forward to what each student brings to this classroom! As always, the start of a school year holds the promise of new discovery and learning, as well as the prospect of personal growth in all areas.Your student was introduced to my classroom policies and procedures today. Please review the classroom rules and consequences with your student to ensure he or she understands the classroom and school-wide expectations.

Also note that if you ever have any comments, questions, or concerns, I am available for phone calls and meetings (by appointment please) each day before and after school.You may contact me via email or phone, and I will respond promptly.

I am excited about working with your child. I welcome questions or comments, and I am looking forward to a great year!

Sincerely,

Lori Wilson

***Homework information can be found to the left in the Homework blog

Classwork Links for the year

Class quotes

1. "Education is not preparation for life. Education is life itself."

2. "If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you."

3. "Education is the key for unlocking your dreams and your goals."

4. "No matter how many misktakes you make or how slow you progress, you are stilll way ahead of everyone who isn't trying."

Directions- Reread the poem "Beginning: 1920," the first entry of the book. Use it as a model to create a portrait of yourself or another person. The portrait can describe such things as how or where you were born, what you look like, what you do. Note the way Karen Hesse uses similes, comparisons with like or as (e.g. "cheekbones like bicycle handles," "mean as a rattler") in her poem.

Use your own similes in the poem as you write. You must have at LEAST 3. Your completed portrait must be illustrated with photos and/or drawings.